Data in support of Food Security and Nutrition – Aquatic Foods for Resilient Food Systems
Hosted by: Global Action Network Sustainable Food from the Oceans and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition, led by Norway under the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition and cohosted with Angola, Brazil, Tanzania, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) / The EAF Nansen Programme, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Kenya…
Maximizing Nutrient Yield from Marine Ecosystems: Nutrition-sensitive Management Strategies Based on the Nutrient Composition of Small Pelagic Fish
Format: In-person workshopDate: 8 May 2026Time: 09:00 – 13:00Location: La Paz, Mexico Part of: 2026 International Symposium on Small Pelagic Fish (View programme) Hosted by: ICES Working Group on Food Security and Nutrition (WGFSN)Co-hosted by: Global Action Network Sustainable Food from the Ocean and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition About the workshop Small pelagic fish play a critical role in…
Survey Invitation: Aquatic Foods in School Meal Programs
You are invited to participate in a short survey exploring how aquatic foods are included in guidelines and menus for school meal programs, as well as meals served. The study aims to identify opportunities to strengthen the use of aquatic foods to improve child nutrition while considering sustainability and feasibility. 👉 Start the survey HERE This research…
AAORIA in Action: Sustainable Blue Economy and Food from the Ocean
In 2026, the annual forum for the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) takes place in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. As part of this forum, AAORIA and the UN Global Action Network on Aquatic Foods for Food Security and Nutrition will co-host the joint session “AAORIA in Action: Sustainable Blue Economy and Food from the Ocean” live…
Taste the Ocean: Student-Led Seafood Adventures with Fiskesprell
20th April 2026, Bergen, Norway
The case for aquatic blue food in achieving SDG 2 (zero hunger)
Reducing hunger and improving nutrition outcome– COFI36 Side Event Global Action Network and Aquatic Blue Food Coalition will together host a side event during COFI 36 Time: 12:15-13:15, 9 July 2024 CET Location: Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy Event descriptionThe world faces the triple challenge of meeting food security/nutrition, climate change and biodiversity…
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Aquatic Foods for Resilient Food Systems
This mini-conference marks renewed momentum following the extension of the United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition to 2030. Aquatic foods are vital for sustainable food systems, global food security, and nutrition. We will highlight the role of aquatic foods for resilient food systems, bridging with the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2025-2030). Moreover, identify important actions and opportunities to accelerate impact and scale solutions, showcasing knowledge and actions across the core dimensions of food security – improve access to…
Insects for Peace – Circular agriculture by using insects as feed in aquaculture
by Karol B. Barragán-Fonseca Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Sede Bogotá – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences Animal Sciences Department, Bogotá, Colombia In Colombia, the peace agreement signed with the former FARC guerrilla in 2016, opened the doors for the academy to participate in post-conflict actions. As can be assumed, the conflict does not…
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect marine recreational fishing?
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, marine recreational fishing was greatly reduced, especially in many countries implementing temporal lockdowns. Scientists have conducted a survey among 6,000 recreational fishermen in 15 countries, and asked the opinions on this matter among experts from 16 countries. Fishers reduced their fish consumption Recreational fishers reported that they…